Project Manager

We are implementing a new business change project which will have extensive impact on a range of areas across our organisation. We are looking for a project manager to proactively and pragmatically work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to define, build and deliver new capabilities (technical solutions and upgraded business processes) to meet strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate across multiple workstreams to define and implement new business and technical solutions, working with a range of internal teams; Initiate projects, define deliverables and establish plans and governance models; Deliver projects across multiple workstreams (displaying industry recognised techniques and methodologies) to agreed time, cost, quality, TCF and compliance objectives; Execute and manage the project plan on a day-to-day basis, monitor progress and take all necessary actions and escalations where appropriate; Establish, lead, and manage cross functional and multi-disciplined teams (e.g. Business Operations, IT, Risk, Audit, etc) to support solution roll out; Resource projects appropriately and early escalation of potential slippage; Routinely engage with and communicate with Senior stakeholders; Prepare reports for internal communications and steering group meetings; Support the senior management decision making process; Work in accordance with Polo's policies, client and regulatory requirements and operational frameworks; Engage in Polo leadership forums to share progress, lessons learned and best practices

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of the Lloyd's of London insurance market or a similar highly regulated industry; Strong stakeholder engagement experience; Previous experience of software solution delivery and delivery of business change improvements; Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; Proven project management track record with experience of the full project lifecycle and commercial environments; A professional and flexible approach; Champions change and proactively seeks continuous improvement; Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Budget management experience; Relevant project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, MSP, APM); Demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Polo Works PRIDE values

Nice to have

Experience working within an outsourcing environment

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus; Minimum 26 days of annual leave with option to buy more; Flexible, hybrid working; Private health insurance; Life assurance; Income protection; Enhanced pension contributions; Occupational maternity and paternity pay; Company volunteering days; Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme; Employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings; Generous employee referral scheme; Regular sports and social events; Free Cheltenham bus travel